Author: Alan Seabright

Enjoy that spicy burrito you’ve been craving at California Burrito Co, an American-owned, Cal-Mex spot in the City Center. Round out your combo with nachos and a cold Mexican beer to complete the experience.

Argentina is not overly concerned with being politically correct. If you have been here long enough, you start to realize that generalizing and categorizing are part of daily life in Buenos Aires.

Get a taste of Buenos Aires’ Italian tradition at Banchero Pizzeria – a historic spot for delicious pizza in the Italian immigrant neighborhood of La Boca. The place may be empty, but your stomach won’t be.

For lovers of history, you can see historical maps of Buenos Aires using Google Earth, starting in 1892. See for yourself how the city has grown and changed over the years and how far it has come.

The first annual Buenos Aires Pillow fight took place in 2006, and we were there to report on this flashmob event attended by around 3,000 people, with lots of cool photos and videos to document the fun.

The ‘Hipodromo Argentino’ in Palermo is Argentina’s main racetrack. Take in a horse race on a Monday afternoon or experience the ‘Gran Premio Nacional,’ the Argentine Derby once a year in mid-November.

On Sunday, head to Plaza Dorrego in the charming neighborhood of San Telmo to experience one of the best antique markets in the world, along with open-air tango dancing, artisan goods and outdoor cafes.

Shoot pool, sip cocktails or enjoy your own personal beer tap at Deep Blue, an upscale bar frequented by the after-office crowd. Located in the City Center, with other locations in Puerto Madero and Olivos.

Manolo is a true local favorite – an affordable no-frills spot. It’s a place where you are assured of getting a true ‘Buenos Aires’ experience in the heart of the southern neighborhood of San Telmo.

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